Student Handbook

The Student Handbook is your official guide to NYU School of Medicine. The policies and procedures within it are carefully reviewed and updated every few years. The files are in PDF format, so you may need to download Adobe Reader.

View 2008-2010 Student Handbook

1. Section 1: Introduction. Contains Dean's Welcome, Letter from the Editor, Historical Sketch, Facilities, and Administration
2. Section 2: Education. Contains Educational Objectives, Overview of Years 1 through 4, USMLE and NRMP, and Academic Programs (Honors Program, International Health Program, Joint Degree and Research, Master Scholars Program, MD/PhD, Second Language and Culture)
3. Section 3: Student Leadership and Involvement. Contains Student Council and Student Organizations
4. Section 4: Student Services and Resources. Contains Admissions, CPR Certification, Dining Services, Diversity Affairs, Education and Media Services, Financial Services, Housing and Real Estate, Registrar, Sackler Institute, Security, Student Affairs, Student Health Services, Student Technology Resources, and Washington Square Campus.
5. Section 5: Everyday Living. Contains Athletic Facilities, Bookstore, Student Employment, Identification Cards, Library, Lockers, Pagers, Study Space, Printing Services.
6. Section 6: Guidelines. Contains Academic Guidelines, Code on Student Discipline, Policy on Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, HIPAA Compliance, FERPA, the Clery Act, Student Mistreatment, NYU Policy on Sexual Harrassment, NYU Policy on HIV/AIDS, Policy on Substance Abuse, and Computer Network Guidelines

2008-2010 Student Handbook Supplemental Policies

• MD/PhD Policy
• This document replaces the “Gifts” policy set forth in the 2008-2010 Student Handbook.
  • Updated Gift Policy